There are 4 ways to get from Aluthgama to Kandy by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Aluthgama to Fort StationBeliatta
- Take the train from Fort Station to KandyColombo
4h 55mRs 2,421–6,436Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Aluthgama to MoratuwaBeliatta
- Take the bus from Moratuwa to Kandy17
5h 24mRs 1,663–3,020Bus
- Take the bus from Panadura to Kandy17
5h 7mRs 11,393–13,426Drive 171.8 km
- Drive from Aluthgama to Kandy171.8 km
2h 41mRs 7,189–10,384
Aluthgama to Kandy by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Aluthgama to Kandy is to train and bus which costs Rs. 1600 - Rs. 3100 and takes 5h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Aluthgama to Kandy is to drive which takes 2h 41m and costs Rs. 7000 - Rs. 11000.
No, there is no direct train from Aluthgama to Kandy. However, there are services departing from Aluthgama and arriving at Kandy via Fort Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 55m.
The distance between Aluthgama and Kandy is 181 km. The road distance is 171.8 km.
The best way to get from Aluthgama to Kandy without a car is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500.
It takes approximately 4h 55m to get from Aluthgama to Kandy, including transfers.
Aluthgama to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Aluthgama station.
The best way to get from Aluthgama to Kandy is to train which takes 4h 55m and costs Rs. 2400 - Rs. 6500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs Rs. 11000 - Rs. 14000 and takes 5h 7m.
Aluthgama to Kandy train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Fort Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Aluthgama to Kandy is 172 km. It takes approximately 2h 41m to drive from Aluthgama to Kandy.
What companies run services between Aluthgama, Western, Sri Lanka and Kandy, Sri Lanka?
You can take a train from Aluthgama to Kandy via Fort Station in around 4h 55m. Alternatively, National Transport Commission operates a bus from Panadura to Kandy every 30 minutes. Tickets cost Rs 490–540 and the journey takes 4h 30m.
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- Phone
- +94 11 4 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Aluthgama to Fort Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 24m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 1,800–2,600
Train from Fort Station to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,900
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,600–3,900
Train from Aluthgama to Moratuwa
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,500
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 1,200–2,600
- Phone
- +94 011-2587372
- info@ntc.gov.lk
- Website
- ntc.gov.lk
Bus from Panadura to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 490–540
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 490–540
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–850
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,100–1,400
Bus from Moratuwa to Kandy
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 12m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- Rs 460–510
- Website
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/
- Schedules at
- https://www.ntc.gov.lk/times/
- Standard
- Rs 460–510
- Semi Lux
- Rs 550–800
- Super Lux
- Rs 1,000–1,400
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